Wednesday, January 30, 2008

This article explains a few things about Olympics 2008 and media, and if you're interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don't know.

Most of this information comes straight from the Olympics 2008 and media pros. Careful reading to the end virtually guarantees that you'll know what they know.

Olympics 2008 and media go hand in hand in creating the hype and awareness. Media earlier was limited to newspapers and the radios. But with advancements in all the sectors of the world and the technological growth media too has expanded in the forms of many branches of electronic media like the web, telecommunications, television, print and other forms. The Olympics of today or the present generation are dependent greatly on the media. Media across the globe are responsible for the promotions and awareness of the games. To cover the Beijing Olympics 2008, there are media houses all across the globe who will gather in Beijing once the games starts.

There will be a huge assemblage of media at the Olympics 2008. Anticipating the media presence, services like accommodation, transportation, telecommunication, technology, accreditation and other necessities have been taken care of.

All these services for the media at the Olympics are being handled by the Media Services Division of the Media Operations Department. Olympics 2008 and media gives the world the much required daily coverages of the games even for those who are at the farthest corner of the world. There are many participating countries at the Olympics. Each participating countries have their various forms of media and all are sent in order to get current and latest news immediately. At the MPC that is the Main Press Center of the Olympics 2008 there are ample facilities for journalists. There are separate enclosures for all kinds of media at the Olympics 2008. Olympics 2008 and media have created awareness like promotions in all the forms of media.

Olympics 2008 and media have created promotions by giving advertisements in the print media and electronic media. There are various means of advertising. The rings that are symbolic of the Olympics are displayed on the hoardings and other commercials on the television. The sponsors of the games are the ones who use all kinds of media to promote and create awareness of the games. The Olympic News Service are giving you all the information on the the various events. There are photo services provided by the media center of the Olympics 2008. The media at the Olympics 2008 have photo services that are providing photographs of the sports and all the other events of the games.

Olympics 2008 and media has been able to make the world aware of the schedules, dates, venues of the sports. Media are provided with necessary kits so that there is better coverage of the events. However there is registration to be done beforehand in order to do the coverages of the games. The press center of the Olympics 2008 will be operational all through the day. There can be dissemination of news and information of the Olympics 2008 24 hours a day. All the venues are media friendly as there are separate places allotted to them for the coverages. There are vantage points given to the media for its better coverage.

I hope that reading the above information was both enjoyable and educational for you. Your learning process should be ongoing--the more you understand about any subject of Olympics 2008 and Media, the more you will be able to share with others.

Monday, January 28, 2008

A host of symbols and emblems are associated with the Olympic Games. Considered as one of the most prestigious events in a sportsman's life these symbols are intimately connected with the game and its nuances. Beginning from the rings to the rituals of the game all the events have a meaning and importance of their own. In ancient days olive leaves were woven to form the crown for the winner of a particular game that is because they are one of the most holy things in Greece. These olive leaves carry a lot of importance as Symbols of Olympic. The Olympic rings which are considered the most well known of all the Symbols of Olympic were idealized by Coubertin.All the five rings represent the continents on planet earth,. As all the nations take an active part in the game, the inter twining of the rings symbolize the unity between the nations. One may wonder as to why there are five rings when there are seven continents. The Americas are considered as a single continent and the continent of Antarctica is left put for it lacks human inhabitation. The background of the flag is white with the five predominant colors of black, yellow, blue, red and green shining bright on the surface. Although adopted in 1914, the Olympic flag is one of the most important Symbols of Olympic.

The motto of the game itself is a proof of the high spirit that the game wishes to generate in all. A Latin phrase which reads “Citius, altius, Fortius” is the official motto of all the Olympic Games. When translated in English it reads “Swifter, higher, Stronger” . The essential spirit of the game is an important part of the Symbols of Olympic. For all it wants to generate in the participants is the zeal to fight well, irrespective of the out come. The Olympic flame is also an essential part of the Symbols of Olympic. This traditional flame is lit in the distant lands of Olympia. Runners from all the participating countries then relay the flame to the hosting nation. The custom of relay has been introduced only recently in the year, 1936.

Many of the countries are also game with the mascot of the Olympics. It is usually an animal or human figure that is chosen as a mascot of the game. The tradition of the mascot of the Olympics was started as early as the 1980s. With the popularization of the Russian bear Misha this too became a part of the Symbols of Olympic. The Olympic mascot is usually a representation of the traditional history and culture of the country. Animated versions of various animals have been used as the mascot of the game since its inception in the 1980s. Great sportsmanship, hard work and diligence have always been the silent Symbols of Olympic. With more and more players getting involved into illicit activities and doping the image of the Symbols of Olympic have faced a major set back. Continuous pressure on the participants from the respective nations and people in general are pushing them further for such activities.

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China and it is the 2nd largest city of China. Being a famous metropolitan city of China, Beijing is considered as the host for the most prestigious 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The city of Beijing is also counted as one of the four municipalities of the China. Apart from these, the city of Beijing boasts numerous favorite tourist destinations including some wonderful attractions. The 2008 Olympics Games will be held in the wonderful as well as awesome stadiums of Beijing. Apart from these, there are some other venues outside Beijing in China. All these Olympics Games venues outside Beijing in China are preparing for the excellent and grand celebration of forthcoming 2008 Summer Olympics Games.These Olympics venues outside Beijing in China are placed in different cities of Beijing, China. Let's have a look to the major aspects of the major Olympics Games venues outside Beijing in China-

Hong Kong:

Hong Kong is considered as one of the leading commercial centers of the world. Being situated at the southeastern coastline of China, Hong Kong features a total population of 6.9 million people. Hong Kong engages a total area of 1,103 square kilometers. This city is one of the Olympics Games venues outside Beijing in China. The equestrian events of Olympic games of 2008 will be organized in the Hong Kong and this city will act as the co-organizer of the equestrian events of the great 2008 Olympic Games. The equestrian events of the Olympic Games of 2008 will be organized at the Hong Kong Sport Institute, the enfold park in Shatian, in the part of the adjacent Hong Kong Golf Club and Beas River Country Club of Hong Kong city.

Qingdao:

It is the province of Shandong in the northeastern part of China. The city of Qingdao has been pickedout as one of the venues outside Beijing in China for hosting the sailing events for the Summer Olympics of 2008. With all the sprawling sites and wonderful weather, the city of Qingdao is really a ideal destination to enjoy the Summer Olympic Games of 2008. So, do visit the city of Qingdao and enjoy the games with all the major attractions of the city.

Qinhuangdao:

It is a famous city in Hebei province of China. Among all the venues outside Beijing in China, the Qinhuangdao city is a major venue. The Olympic Sports Center Stadium of Qinhuangdao will be one of the host for the 2008 Summer Olympics Games. It is an important venue for organizing the 2008 Summer Olympics. Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium is a great stadium for sport that has all the exclusive features and excellent view. the stadium boasts a maximum seating capacity of 33,575 spectators.

Shanghai :

It is the largest city of China and it is located in the eastern side on the Pacific. Shanghai has been also selected as one of the major venues for organizing the 2008 Summer Olympics Games. The Shanghai Stadium will be the host of the Football Preliminary during the 2008 Summer Olympics Games.

Friday, January 18, 2008

It has been reported that Celine Dion is interested to perform at the Beijing Olympics 2008. She has submitted an entry into the 2008 Beijing Olympic theme song competition.

The Grammy Award winner said via video at a news briefing in Beijing on yesterday that she would prepare well for the song and believed it would reflect the “One World, One Dream” concept of the event of 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 39-year-old multiple Grammy Award winner has scheduled a stop on her worldwide tour at the newly renovated Workers' Stadium in the Chinese capital on April 13, which will be part of Beijing's official celebration of the Games.Her team had prepared the song as an entry for the 2008 Olympic theme song, but had not yet submitted it to the Olympic solicitation committee, a source with the Beijing Olympic Games Organizing Committee told Xinhua today.

Dion sang the theme song "The Power of the Dream" at the opening ceremony of 1996 Olympics in Atlanta but is best known for a song from the movie Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On," which was a huge hit in Asia.

The Beijing airport's new terminal is equipped with a set of art works modeled after ancient China's astronomical observation device -- armillary sphere.Policemen patrol at the hall of the terminal in a rehearsal drive.A Suzhou-styled miniature garden is installed in the waiting hall of the terminal.The boarding facility and duty-counter are ready for operation.Workers are cleaning the window in preparation for the test runs.Two-kilometer-long bus tracks and passenger lifts in the airport.Read more from 2008 Olympic News

Coming 08 August 2008, China will declare the 17 days 2008 beijing olympics with a glittering ceremony in bejing. Summer olympic games is no doubt a great platform for athlets all around the world to show their best performance.olympics 2008 will spread the message of peace.

There are always stiff competitions between countries that contest to win the bid to host Olympic Games and China was given this honor of hosting the 2008 Summer Games after it beat the other candidate cities--Istanbul (Turkey), Osaka (Japan), Paris (France), and Toronto (Canada) at the 112th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) held in Moscow on 13 July 2001 in the second round of voting.

According to the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG), the hosting of the Olympic Games will cost them approximately US$ 2 billion and they are expected to make a profit of $20-$30 million. There will be 28 sports with 302 events in which approximately 10,500 athletes from two hundred five nations will be participating.